Women's Health: A Critical Update Across the Lifespan

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 11:45am

Women's health needs are unique and cover a wide spectrum over the course of a woman's life. These video programs were recorded as part of the Women's Health: A Critical Update Across the Lifespan, public Mini-Med School produced in cooperation with the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine.

Three ObGyn faculty present on topics of fibroids, menopause and breast cancer screening. One of our volunteer clinical faculty members presents on breast cancer in Marin County.

About 25% of reproductive-aged women have fibroids. These non-cancerous tumors are the most common reason for hysterectomies. Drs. Jeannette Lager and Margaret Kohi explore minimally invasive approaches to treating fibroids. Recorded on 03/17/2015.

About one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer. Dr. Mindy Goldman, Director of the Women's Cancer Care Program at UCSF, specializes in women's health care and gynecology issues for breast cancer patients and those at risk for cancer. She presents a clinician's perspective on screening and prevention of this all-too-common disease. Recorded on 02/24/2015.

Dr. Michael Policar, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at UCSF School of Medicine, explores what's new in the management of menopause. From tips for living with hot flashes to hormone treatment, see what works and what doesn't. Recorded on 02/17/2015.

Dr. Leah Kelley, a physician specializing in breast and gynecologic surgery, explores the landscape for treating breast cancer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Kelley is a member of UCSF ObGyn Volunteer Clinical Faculty. Recorded on 03/10/2015.